One of the very special things about our recent trip to Vietnam this year was that we found a way to support a local Vietnamese charitable organization called Ong Vang ....Same Same But Different.
We have discovered through them the plight of a village, Ka Doong in western central Vietnam. This remote mountain village suffers severe poverty.
What struck me were these pictures of the school.
The children are underfed and have little clothing. The winters are harsh here and the rainy season must be terrible to bear.
Journeys of the Heart is hoping to contribute to the building of a new school, where the children will be at least protected from the elements while they try to study.
Thanh Huynh, our contact in Hoi An, who leads the activities of Same Same But Different has told me that their target is to raise $3500 US.
Surely we can help!!! Think of this as a Christmas gift that will change the lives of these little tykes.
Please e-mail us at info@backtovietnam.com if you would like to get on board with this initiative or message us through Back to Vietnam or Journeys of the Heart on Facebook.
Better yet, mail a cheque to:
Journeys of the Heart
#10-115 Upper Ganges Road
Salt Spring Island, BC
V8K 2Y3
Canada
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